Installing a hard-drive/SSD blank
Prerequisites
1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2.Remove a hard drive/SSD. See Removing a hard drive/SSD.
Steps
Insert the
Shutdown procedure for servicing a hard drive/SSD
NOTE: This section applies only to situations where the blade must be powered down to service a hard drive/SSD. In many situations, the hard drive/SSD can be serviced while the blade is powered on.
CAUTION: If you need to power off the blade to service a hard drive/SSD, wait 30 seconds after the blade’s power indicator turns off before removing the hard drive/SSD. Otherwise, the hard drive/SSD may not be recognized after it is reinstalled and the blade is powered on again.
Configuring the boot drive
The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the System Setup.
Removing a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD from a 2.5 inch
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2.Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver ready.
Steps
1.Remove the four screws from the slide rails on the
2.Slide the hard drive/SSD out of the
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